Monthly Archives: May 2016

An Encounter with God is better than an Explanation about Him

Posted on May 25, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sadly, many Christians think that evangelism is primarily about passing on information about Jesus but it is so much more. I want people who don’t know Jesus yet to, Encounter him rather than just to hear an Explanation about him. Talk … Continue reading →

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The One About Two Donkeys and Some Soil

Posted on May 23, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

So Naaman had come to Israel and he had been healed by God. But before he went home, he asked for some soil (as much as two of his donkeys could carry). What was that all about? All this happened a … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary. Thanks for Reading

Posted on May 16, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

I just received this notification from WordPress to tell me that my blog is 2 years old today. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who read and especially to those who get in touch. I hope that … Continue reading →

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I need my Mummy

Posted on May 16, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

All the other children were heading out to their own groups, but Sophia ran back into the church shouting ‘I need my mummy’. Remarkably, Sophia’s mum managed to play the keyboard and look after her toddler for the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Pentecost: Knowing God rather than just knowing about him

Posted on May 15, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s Pentecost Sunday but did you know that during the festival of Pentecost (originally called Weeks) that the Jews remembered the giving of the 10 commandments? God gave these commandments and the rest of the law to show people at … Continue reading →

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Are we thankful for Pentecost?

Posted on May 14, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s nearly Pentecost but did you know that the Jewish festival of Pentecost (originally called Weeks) was a harvest festival? The Bible says, ‘Celebrate the Festival of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest’ (Exodus 34.22) The festival of … Continue reading →

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The windseeker who is afraid of the wind

Posted on May 13, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

The ride is called wind seeker but the sign says that it is closed because of high winds. The ride implies you want to feel the rush of wind, but ironically the sign says you don’t want it too much. … Continue reading →

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The one about candles, the Holy Spirit and Pentecost

Posted on May 10, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

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As a part of our celebration of Pentecost Sunday at Orchard Baptist we finished the service with a prayer response using candles. People were invited to pray a prayer asking to be filled with…

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Explaining the Holy Spirit simply – an all age talk / Sermon for Pentecost

Posted on May 9, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

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This is a simple all age talk or sermon that demonstrates the difference that the Holy Spirit can make in our lives. Before the disciples first received the Spirit on the day of Pentecost, Jesus…

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A Living Church in an Ancient Building

Posted on May 8, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

As I walked in, I noticed the sign which said, ‘Welcome to St Mary’s. A Living Church in an ancient building’. This happened yesterday when we were out geocaching. We had just found the cache at the Great Bardfield Parish Church and we decided … Continue reading →

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